Next on Jena at the New York Times? Next on Jena at the New York Times?
In response to those who've written to ask whether I read Louisiana District Attorney, Reed Walters' op-ed in the New York Times. Yes I did! And I asked Alan Bean about it today o...
Sep 27, 2007 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Is Jena America? Is Jena America?
"Jena is America," says Alan Bean, speaking of the Louisiana town where six black students are looking at decades in jail for a schoolyard brawl while white kids are faci...
Sep 25, 2007 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Idiot Liberals Strike Again Idiot Liberals Strike Again
When will Democratic leaders stop dissing their base? David Obey is making a habit of it. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin veteran, who heads up the House Appropriations Committee...
Jun 14, 2007 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Taking on Dobbs Taking on Dobbs
I had an interesting run in with Lou Dobbs on May 8th. The clip has just become available on my site. Dave Niewert at Orcinus transcribed the key part and kicked off an interestin...
May 21, 2007 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Bottom-Up Power Bottom-Up Power
In Montana, grassroots campaigns elected politicians and influenced policy. The same can happen across the country.
Apr 9, 2007 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Obama’s Ruined Homeland Obama’s Ruined Homeland
In Kenya's Yala Swamp, where Senator Barack Obama traces his African roots, an Oklahoma-based company has wrecked a rich and delicate ecosystem.
Jan 31, 2007 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Letters Letters
SAVE YOUR CONFEDERATE MONEY... Manchester, NJ
Dec 22, 2004 / Letters / Thomas Geoghegan, Laura Flanders, Our Readers, and Laura Ross
Antifeminists Hit Iraq Antifeminists Hit Iraq
As the right wing's antifeminist front, the sisters of the Independent Women's Forum have been such a hit in this country that they're now getting taxpayer money to take their ac...
Oct 28, 2004 / Editorial / Laura Flanders and Laura Ross
Beware the Bushwomen Beware the Bushwomen
This article was adapted from Bushwomen: Tales of a Cynical Species (Verso). Check www.lauraflanders.com for book-tour information.
Mar 4, 2004 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Librarians Under Siege Librarians Under Siege
It used to be a matter of flashing a badge and appealing to patriotism, but these days federal agents are finding it a little harder to get librarians to spy. Under an obscure pro...
Jul 18, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders